I think, Germany took the biggest step towards championship by just overcoming Argentina, the best team in this world cup. Brazil played their first big match and lost! Scolari is showing his coaching talent with Portugal this time.

All European championship now! No outsider takes cup from Europe's soil?

Who has played the best? I think Zinedine Zidane (France) and Riquelme (Argentina). Not that speedy at this age. But with brillian dribbling and ball controlling and intelligent and perfect passes and crosses, Zidane is showing his class. Any doubt about Zidane?